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International Whisky Day 2025

10 Popular Brands You Should Add to Your Home Bar

International Whisky Day 2025 | 10 Popular Brands You Should Add to Your Home Bar

International Whisky Day lands on March 27—a day where enthusiasts around the world raise a glass to craftsmanship, heritage, and discovery Holidays Calendar. Reuters, via the CNBC TV18 Travel Desk, has flagged ten standout whiskies to stock this year—Indian single malts taking center stage as global icons.

1. GianChand Single Malt Whisky | ₹4,490

Distilled by DeVANS Modern Breweries, this elegant Indian single malt blends pineapple-drop sweetness, soft barley, spice, and a clean vanilla backbone. It’s a fine example of how Indian craft can be subtle and sophisticated.

2. Chivas 18 | ₹9,500

This refined blend now comes in a sleek, eco-conscious redesign. Crafted by Colin Scott, Chivas 18 Gold Signature is a layered dram with a remarkable combination of 85 flavour notes—from fruity to floral, sweet to nutty.

3. The Glenlivet 18-Year-Old | ₹18,500 (Mumbai)

Nearly two decades in the making, this malt is rich and balanced. You’ll get ripe citrus, winter spices, toffee, and raisins leading to a lingering finish—a whisky crafted for special evenings.

4. The Glenlivet 21-Year-Old | ₹36,000+ (Mumbai)

The pinnacle of layered complexity. A triple-cask model includes Oloroso sherry, cognac, and port finishes, giving caramel, peaches, dark chocolate, spice—and an unmatched depth.

5. Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt (Calvados Cask Finish) | ₹7,050 (Mumbai)

A rare twist on Highland flavor: this 12-year-old is finished in Calvados casks, delivering aromatic jasmine alongside baked apples and pear—a floral, fruity take on tradition.

6. D’yavol Vortex | ₹4,200

A bold carefully crafted Scotch combining single malt and grain spirits from Lowlands, Highlands, Speyside, and Islay. Richly sherried with a whisper of peat—no wonder it won Gold at both the IWSA and NYWSC in 2024.

7. Godawan Artisanal Indian Single Malt | ₹2,800–₹6,000

Made in Rajasthan’s harsh climate, this desert-born malt matures fast, gaining complexity and spice. Layered with dried fruit, subtle oak, and Indian botanicals—distinctive and character-rich.

8. Crazy Cock | ₹6,000–₹12,500

Here’s where things get really interesting. From South Seas Distilleries —the oldest malt distillery in India—Crazy Cock is as bold as its name suggests. Crafted with decades of know-how under hot Indian conditions, its character shines through heat-hugged aging. It is one of India’s rarest single malts, available in two expressions: Rare (clean and soulful) and Dhua (smoky and layered). If you want a dram that tells a story, this one tops the list.

9. Yaksha Blue Moon (Limited Edition) | ₹13,900

An exclusive bottle from Bengaluru Duty-Free, inspired by its namesake. It’s a smooth Indian-Scotch blend with solid body and craft-level refinement.

10. Jameson Black Barrel | ₹3,750 (Mumbai)

Charred to richness. Jameson Black Barrel is ideal neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned—versatile with undeniable depth.

Bottom line: Whether you're upgrading your bar, celebrating International Whisky Day, or hunting for a gift, this curated list delivers range—from high-proof Indian artistry to sophisticated global SBs.

Source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/travel/food-and-drinks/international-whisky-day-2025-10-popular-brands-that-you-must-add-to-your-home-bar-19578352-9.htm